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Have you ever thought about joining the Knights, but didn’t have a chance to catch up with one of us to learn how? Well now you can do it right from your phone, tablet or computer!

The Knights of Columbus have opened up a registration website where you can learn about what the Knights do, where we’re located, and even join right on-line! After that, you’ll be put in touch with a council in your area.

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On Sunday, January 14, 2018, Knights from Assumption Council 3397, along with volunteers from Saint Bridget University Parish, conducted a “food blitz” where we put together meal packs and distributed them to homeless around the city of Camden.

The food packages were gratefully accepted by everyone our Knights met and was a very moving experience for the Knights and volunteers who traveled to Camden.

We are particularly appreciative to the volunteers who supported this most recent effort and to Fr. Michael Field who blessed our efforts before we left the Church on Sunday. Thank you to our volunteers that came out to help. Special kudos to Grand Knight Jim Cosgrove, Treasurer Ed Welsh, and past Financial Secretary Neal Cullen and his wife Melissa for spearheading this effort.

In the future, we plan to target these Knights in Action activities towards other parts of South Jersey as well, including efforts specific for veterans and non-food related programs. By doing this, our Knights hope to bring help directly to the needy.

If you are interested in supporting this effort, or any of the efforts of our council, feel free to chat with any of our Knights about it when you see them or contact us here.

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Catholics throughout the six southern counties of New Jersey, as well as the Delaware Valley region, are invited to attend the 6th Annual iRace4Vocations event on Sunday, April 30 at Williamstown High School/Middle School in Williamstown, NJ.

At the 2016 iRace4Vocations, Bishop Sullivan called on all Christians to pray for more people to hear the call to become shepherds like Jesus and lead the flock of faithful. “We are in a wolves’ world, and we need Jesus to shepherd us,” he said. “We must encourage vocations and hear the voice of the Good Shepherd,” he urged.

Since it began in 2011, iRace4Vocations has grown in size and scope each year. Last year more than 1,400 people attended the event. This year is expected to see that trend continue, as Bishop Dennis Sullivan, along with scores of priests, religious brothers and sisters, seminarians and Catholic faithful come to the event to both pray for and promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

Recently, Vocations Director Father Michael Romano noted that locally vocations to the priesthood are at the highest they’ve been in 10 years, with 18 young men from South Jersey currently in seminary or pre-seminary formation.

“If you have never taken part in iRace4Vocations before, it is an inspiring day for the people of our diocese to come together to support and promote religious vocations,” said Father Romano. “People leave so joyfully each year, with a sense of hope for the future and pride in our faith. It is amazing to watch it grow — I would love to have you be a part of this year’s growth.”

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For the third year in a row, we were proud to be able to hold our Annual Spelling Bee at Saint Michael the Archangel Regional School in Clayton. The event coincides with the Diocese of Camden’s Catholic Schools Week. The 8th graders were great sports, cheered on by the 5th, 6th, and 7th grades. Congratulations to our winners: 1st Place Nathan Scott, 2nd Place Zoe Gaudio, and 3rd Place Giselle Williams.

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From Thursday, Jan. 12, through Friday, Jan. 20, Knights and all Catholics are encouraged to pray a Novena for National Unity in preparation for Inauguration Day. Click here to read more from the Knights of Columbus about the call for this Novena.

The Novena for National Unity Prayer

Most Holy Trinity: Our Father in Heaven, who chose Mary as the fairest of your daughters; Holy Spirit, who chose Mary as your Spouse; God the Son, who chose Mary as your Mother, in union with Mary we adore your majesty and acknowledge your supreme, eternal dominion and authority.

Most Holy Trinity, we put the United States of America into the hands of Mary Immaculate in order that she may present the country to you. Through her we wish to thank you for the great resources of this land and for the freedom which has been its heritage.

Through the intercession of Mary, have mercy on the Catholic Church in America. Grant us peace. Have mercy on our president and on all the officers of our government. Grant us a fruitful economy, born of justice and charity. Have mercy on capital and industry and labor. Protect the family life of the nation. Guard the precious gift of many religious vocations. Through the intercession of our Mother, have mercy on the sick, the tempted, sinners – on all who are in need.

Mary, Immaculate Virgin, our Mother, Patroness of our land, we praise you and honor you and give ourselves to you. Protect us from every harm. Pray for us, that acting always according to your will and the will of your divine Son, we may live and die pleasing to God.

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Assumption Council #3397, chartered on January 7, 1951, embodies the Knights of Columbus principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism.

Meetings are scheduled on the first and third Thursday of the month in the parish hall below St. Bridget's Church in Glassboro, N.J. All Knights in good standing are welcome.

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If you are interested in helping those in need, serving your parish, and growing your faith, then the Knights of Columbus is the organization for you. We are a band of brothers, a network of men in communities around the world dedicated to doing good in the service of God and our neighbors. Becoming a Knight of Columbus can transform your life. Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to men 17 years of age or older who are practical Catholics.